Tired of silent bite alarms and catching nothing at Blaaupan Dam? We’ve got you covered! ????????
In this session, we crack the code at Blaaupan to keep the alarms singing and the rods bent from sunrise to sundown. From landing fish in gusty winds to testing out budget-friendly gear, we break down every piece of the puzzle: casting zones, rig setups, and the exact bait combos that produced solid specimens all day long.
Grab a cup of coffee, kick back, and let’s get some golden carp on the mat! ☕????
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Action Teaser at Blaaupan
01:38 – Landing the First Carp of the Day
02:31 – Budget Rod Review: Saba Q1 10ft Breakdown
04:16 – Showcasing a Clean Blaaupan Specimen
06:09 – Fish #6 & The Bankside Wind Picks Up
07:34 – Ruan Catches a Run
08:07 – Trace & Rig Breakdown (Hooklengths & Okuma Reels)
08:45 – Catching a Unique "One-Eyed" Carp
09:31 – Casting Strategy Towards the Reeds
10:20 – Keepnet Catch Showcase (Monster Carp of the Day)
11:35 – Winning Bait Combo 1 (VRM, Vampire Candy & FBI)
12:20 – Winning Bait Combo 2 (Lady D, Sweet Root & Jessica Floaties)
13:00 – DIY Strop Setup (40cm Shank & Hook Lengths)
13:54 – Netting Ruan’s Next Carp
15:30 – Winning Bait Combo 3 (Banana X, Weerlig & Honey Glow)
16:33 – Wrap-Up & Charmaine’s Surprise Barbel Catches!
???? The Winning Combos & Setups
Bait Combo #1: VRM, Vampire Candy & FBI
Bait Combo #2: Lady D, Sweet Root & Jessica Floaties
Bait Combo #3: Banana X, Weerlig & Honey Glow
Tackle Featured: Sawa Q1 10ft Rods & Okuma Reels
Rig: 40cm Shank Strop Setup
And always the products from Big fish, the bankmaster.
???? Bankside Banter
What’s your go-to flavour combo when the bite gets tough at Blaaupan? Drop your secrets down in the comments!
Don’t forget to smash the Like button, hit Subscribe, and turn on that notification bell ???? so you never miss a bankside adventure with SACarpstories.
Tight lines, screaming reels, and see you next time on the bank! ????⚡
#CarpFishing #SACarpstories #BlaaupanDam #BankAngling #SouthAfricaFishing
???? Catch my short-form clips on TikTok: @Stevenvia????
Contact: sacarpstories@gmail.com
In this session, we crack the code at Blaaupan to keep the alarms singing and the rods bent from sunrise to sundown. From landing fish in gusty winds to testing out budget-friendly gear, we break down every piece of the puzzle: casting zones, rig setups, and the exact bait combos that produced solid specimens all day long.
Grab a cup of coffee, kick back, and let’s get some golden carp on the mat! ☕????
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Action Teaser at Blaaupan
01:38 – Landing the First Carp of the Day
02:31 – Budget Rod Review: Saba Q1 10ft Breakdown
04:16 – Showcasing a Clean Blaaupan Specimen
06:09 – Fish #6 & The Bankside Wind Picks Up
07:34 – Ruan Catches a Run
08:07 – Trace & Rig Breakdown (Hooklengths & Okuma Reels)
08:45 – Catching a Unique "One-Eyed" Carp
09:31 – Casting Strategy Towards the Reeds
10:20 – Keepnet Catch Showcase (Monster Carp of the Day)
11:35 – Winning Bait Combo 1 (VRM, Vampire Candy & FBI)
12:20 – Winning Bait Combo 2 (Lady D, Sweet Root & Jessica Floaties)
13:00 – DIY Strop Setup (40cm Shank & Hook Lengths)
13:54 – Netting Ruan’s Next Carp
15:30 – Winning Bait Combo 3 (Banana X, Weerlig & Honey Glow)
16:33 – Wrap-Up & Charmaine’s Surprise Barbel Catches!
???? The Winning Combos & Setups
Bait Combo #1: VRM, Vampire Candy & FBI
Bait Combo #2: Lady D, Sweet Root & Jessica Floaties
Bait Combo #3: Banana X, Weerlig & Honey Glow
Tackle Featured: Sawa Q1 10ft Rods & Okuma Reels
Rig: 40cm Shank Strop Setup
And always the products from Big fish, the bankmaster.
???? Bankside Banter
What’s your go-to flavour combo when the bite gets tough at Blaaupan? Drop your secrets down in the comments!
Don’t forget to smash the Like button, hit Subscribe, and turn on that notification bell ???? so you never miss a bankside adventure with SACarpstories.
Tight lines, screaming reels, and see you next time on the bank! ????⚡
#CarpFishing #SACarpstories #BlaaupanDam #BankAngling #SouthAfricaFishing
???? Catch my short-form clips on TikTok: @Stevenvia????
Contact: sacarpstories@gmail.com
- Category
- Carp Fishing
- Tags
- carp fishing South Africa, carpfishing, bank angling South Africa




